Luckily, for most of us, the closest we’ll ever come to a near death experience is New Year’s Eve. All things considered, the two occurrences have freakishly similar qualities.
1) The Past: It’s been said that when faced with death, your entire life flashes before your eyes in a matter of seconds. The same instance occurs every January 1st with the hollering of,” Happy New Year”. Amidst the frenzy of hugs and kisses, the ghosts of every year past seem to fill the room with their presence and force you to ask yourself, “What have I done with my life”?
2) The Present: It matters who we’re with in that moment. When it comes to our final moment on earth, we’ve all given it thought. Alone? Our significant other? Our best friend? Our parent? Who do we absolutely need to say our goodbyes to? The same sentiment applies to ringing in a new year. The saying goes that whoever you spend New Year’s Eve with will be the people/person you spend the entire year with. I’ve always weighed that thought heavily when making plans for the big night.
3) The Future: “Do we have one”? That same thought rushes to mind in both scenarios. One perhaps more metaphorically than the other, but still gravely considered. It’s for this very reason that New Year’s resolutions exist. Despite their high failure rate, we continue to make them each year. The hope they offer gives us the courage to face the New Year and all the inner demons that have been brought to the forefront that night.
So there you have it….There’s nothing quite like a giant shimmering orb dropping from the sky to make you consider your past, your present and your future. As the countdown winds down, I don’t want to be faced with any regrets or fears….so instead I’ll start now. I’m going to use the next 23 days to figure it all out. I’ll consider my career path, nurture my relationships, plan the year ahead,and hell…maybe even work out!
The Zuf Truth 
you will get it right…if you haven’t already…good luck…xoxo!!!